Public Health Dental Hygienist

Primary Purpose:
Perform a variety of dental hygiene duties to promote quality dental care.
Essential Duties:
Clinical Services:
Perform all phases of Dental Hygiene with accordance to the State board.
Counsel with patients regarding, conditions treatment and maintenance.
Educate patients in oral hygiene.
Promote preventive recall
Take radiographs (conventional and digital)
Facilitate referrals to specialists
Apply fissure sealants
Document all oral conditions
Monitor periodontal condition on a regular basis (probing depths, etc.)
Develop tentative treatment plan for dentist to review
Follows OSHA and CDC guidelines for infection control
Administrative
Follow templates and document all procedures and conditions in Dentrix
Participate in peer review, chart audit and case presentation
Regular and reliable attendance is required
Other Duties:
Perform other related duties as assigned
~ Observe safety and security procedures; determine appropriate actions beyond guidelines; report potentially unsafe conditions; use equipment and materials properly.

Minimum Qualification Requirements:
Skills/Knowledge:
Current Hawaii Dental Hygiene License or Community Service Dental Hygiene License required
CPR certification required
Fluent in Chinese language preferred
Education:
Diploma from a U. S. accredited Dental Hygiene school required
Experience:
1 year of experience in public health setting (in any capacity) preferred
Kalihi-Palama Health Center is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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